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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Vehicle crashes into home on Route 6 in Swansea
Truck slams into Fall River apartment building, injures 1 resident
1 injured after being trapped under truck that struck Fall River apartment building
City of New Bedford Will Not Renew Flock Safety Contract
Person rescued from underneath truck after crash into Fall River building
Driver in custody, man rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, after truck crashes into Fall River home
Freetown Police Flip the Switch on Body Cameras in Transparency Push
One arrested, one wanted, in Fall River tent city machete attack
New Bedford High School Counselors Use WIN Sessions to Support Class of 2027 Postsecondary Planning
73-Year-Old Dartmouth Man Charged With OUI After Colliding with School Bus Full of Kids in New Bedford
North at Foxboro, Mansfield at KP games live Friday on North TV
Suzanne Claire Davis Kelley
Biz buzz
Leonard J. Murphy Jr., 97
Anne Creeden Meloni, 91
Friday, October 23, 2026
H.S. GIRLS SOCCER: KP surges past Somerset Berkley
H.S. FIELD HOCKEY: Hornets earn eighth win
H.S. FOOTBALL: Bombardiers' late show too much for Tigers
Mitchell: New Bedford won't renew Flock contract
Fall River resumes grocery shopping rides for seniors after month-long suspension
Attleboro Norton YMCA gets $1 million for child care expansion
4 Bristol County, Boston men accused of defrauding programs out of thousands of dollars
Former North Attleboro councilor Patricia St. Pierre dies at 65
Fall River secures $425,000 state grant for Mae’s Sensory-Friendly Playground at Abbott Court Park; here’s when it should break ground
City Council Moves Flock Ban Ordinance Forward
Members of Fall River Police Department recognized for bravery with Medal of Valor at Massachusetts Police Association Convention
Mansfield Makes COVID-19 And Flu Test Kits Available To Residents
Attleboro Announces Fall Curbside Yard Waste Collection Dates
New Bedford City Council Recommends Closing Two Long-Standing Hathaway Road Safety Requests
Town Announces Public Disclosure Period for FY2027 Preliminary Property Assessments
After arrest at Fall River business, local man pleads not guilty, facing several charges of crimes against a child
Fall River elementary and middle schools were ranked by U.S. News & World Report and 2 stood out
New Bedford City Council Slams the Door on License Plate Trackers in 8-3 Vote
Federal Move Puts New Bedford Wind Jobs and Terminal Plans in Doubt
North Attleborough and Plainville to Honor Veterans with Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11
Downtown Street Closures for Trunk-or-Treat
MassDOT receives three bids for Fall River waterfront project
New Bedford Firing Two Officers for Misusing Flock Camera System
Attleboro man charged with pandemic aid fraud
Attleboro man charged with pandemic aid fraud; allegedly spent money at casino
Mansfield raises parking lot fees
Choquette First Councilor to Ask Oliver to Resign
Teachers Union Plans Further Action Against Superintendent
Thursday, October 22, 2026
2 New Bedford, Massachusetts police officers fired for allegedly misusing Flock cameras
2 New Bedford police officers fired, accused of misusing Flock cameras
Annual Polish Food Fest coming to Fall River’s Blessed Trinity Parish
Massachusetts couple's nonprofit farm rescues animals, serves as refuge for people
Several taken to local hospitals after child injured in Fall River pedestrian crash
Norton couple's nonprofit farm rescues animals, serves as refuge for people
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2026
New luxury movie theater opens in Swansea
Lang Calls on Oliver to Resign From City Council
BREACH OF TRUST: New Bedford Mayor Fires Officers for Personal Spying with Flock License Plate Cameras
Charges filed against former Fall River judge after throwing attorney in cell on criminal contempt after pacing
Storybook Trail at Gammino Pond!
2 New Bedford police officers fired after investigation into Flock camera misuse
Mitchell Fires Cops Who Abused Flock Cameras
New Bedford fires 2 police officers over Flock abuse
Engine 9 Lives: New Bedford Lawmakers Block Shutdown in Dramatic Budget Fight
9-year-old Attleboro Muay Thai champion to represent US in Greece
Drug take-back day Saturday
Attleboro area communities offer prescription drug disposal Saturday
Mass. agrees to $10M settlement in boy's starvation death
Three juveniles face charges in suspected Attleboro car break-in attempts
Three juveniles face charges in connection to Attleboro car break-in attempts
Station 9 One Step Closer to Staying Open
Cement truck rolls over on I-495 in Mansfield
Cement truck rolls over on I-495 in Mansfield disrupting morning commute
Water Main Shutdown Fifth Ave.
Entertainment Luxury Cinemas in Swansea announces that they are open for business
Fall River split: Silvia, Ouellette back gas tax holiday; Fiola votes no as House kills it 121-30
Data Center Update Following City Council Vote
New Bedford Police Awarded $59,520 to Protect Drivers, Pedestrians, and Cyclists
Cement truck rolls over on I-495 in Mansfield, snarling morning commute
New building commissioner approved by city council
Attleboro weighs split tax rates for 2027
Attleboro council approves solar farm tax agreement
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
From the editor 10-22-26
Select Board holds appointments meeting, 1st after new bylaw
Early voting ends Friday, 10/30
Ribbon cutting commemorates end of bike path renovations
No Kings Vote Early draws marchers from Fairhaven to NB
Sheriff Heroux Signs Pledge to Protect Free & Fair Elections
Run to Remember
Nosferatu Silent Movie with Music
Maritime Day
EPA Meeting NB Harbor
Gather & Grow
Fundrive
Donate for Wreaths
Letter Cooperation or Condemnation
Letter_Importance of Elections
Tyler Hetu: Attleboro continues fight for playoff spot at home against Taunton
H.S. GOLF: Lancers crowned Div. 2 South champions at Segregansett
H.S. SOCCER: Panthers edge out Hornets
H.S FIELD HOCKEY: Warriors blast past Shamrocks
H.S. VOLLEYBALL: KP sweeps past North, moves above .500
New Swansea Mall Center stores start opening, with restaurants and more coming, including an ALDI opening date
Bristol County man denied parole after murdering and then burying his mother
Massachusetts reaches $10M settlement in autistic teen's 2020 death